VIVA Cruises’ New Ships and Itineraries that We’re Excited About
VIVA ENJOY cruises on the Danube in Hungary, just one of the dozens of itineraries you can enjoy in Europe with VIVA Cruises. (Photo courtesy of VIVA Cruises)
VIVA Cruises, which specializes in luxury all-inclusive boutique river cruise experiences in Europe, is looking ahead to 2027 — when it will have more ships and sail to more places than ever before.
This gives travelers plenty of time to plan for a spot on one of these wonderful cruises. We’ve taken voyages with VIVA Cruises on the Danube and on the waterways of Netherlands and Belgium and had a magical time on the beautiful ships that offer a vibrant nightlife and delicious food across a wide variety of venues onboard.
VIVA’s 2027 program is the most comprehensive in VIVA Cruises’ history, featuring new destinations and extended sailing periods. One of the standout moments will be the christening and launch of VIVA UNIQUE in Venice. This ship joins VIVA BEYOND in the line’s new VIVA Boutique premium offering.
VIVA Cruises is one of the few river cruise lines to operate year-round. VIVA ONE, VIVA TWO, VIVA ENJOY and VIVA BEYOND begin their sailings in January.
VIVA TIARA and VIVA RUBY start up in February, and VIVA MOMENTS and PORTO MIRANTE launch in March. The fleet will be further enhanced in May with the introduction of VIVA UNIQUE.
Check out our top four reasons to consider booking a trip with VIVA Cruises now.
1. New Itineraries and a New Ship on the Douro River
VIVA Cruises’ 2027 program introduces a range of exciting new itineraries, including Basel to Brussels, Dresden to Prague and Amsterdam to Nuremberg. VIVA also added departures for some of its most popular routes, including Amsterdam to Budapest.
VIVA will offer 32 sailings on Portugal’s Douro River onboard the 120-passenger PORTO MIRANTE, which in 2027 will become a full member of the VIVA Cruises fleet. Travelers also can look forward to three-night “City Stay” cruises in both Paris and Venice.
2. Onboard Credit Booking Incentive
VIVA Cruises will offer special onboard credit based on the length of the cruise. This incentive is valid for bookings made between October 15, 2025, and November 15, 2025.
“This is the earliest we have ever launched an annual program, and it reflects our commitment to innovation, guest satisfaction, and strong partnerships,” said Andrea Kruse, CEO and Co-Founder of VIVA Cruises. “We’re excited to offer more choice, greater flexibility, and truly unforgettable experiences to our guests than ever before. With our international mix of guests, we know that some markets tend to book earlier than others, which is why we’re launching our program earlier than ever before to ensure everyone has the opportunity to plan their perfect river cruise experience.”
3. Expanding Fleet for More Choices All Over Europe
VIVA Cruises’ quickly growing fleet soon will have nine elegant ships: VIVA TIARA, VIVA MOMENTS, VIVA ONE, VIVA TWO, VIVA ENJOY, VIVA RUBY, PORTO MIRANTE and the soon-to-be-christened VIVA BEYOND and VIVA UNIQUE.
Each ship in the VIVA Cruises’ fleet is carefully deployed across Europe’s iconic waterways. VIVA TIARA operates on the Rhine, Main, Moselle and Danube Rivers, as well as a variety of canals and tributaries. VIVA MOMENTS operates on the Rhine and Moselle Rivers. VIVA ONE sails the Rhine, Main and Moselle Rivers, and VIVA TWO cruises on the Rhine and Danube Rivers.
VIVA ENJOY is dedicated to the Danube and the Rhine, PORTO MIRANTE is set for the Douro River, and VIVA RUBY offers journeys on the Rhine, Elbe, Spree, various canals and tributaries, and even the Baltic Sea.
The new VIVA Boutique product line features elegant boutique ships with mostly suites, fewer passengers and an even more refined culinary experience. VIVA BEYOND will cruise the Seine River, while VIVA UNIQUE will operate on the Po River and the Venetian Lagoon, offering a premium experience distinct from the rest of the fleet.
4. An All-Inclusive Cruise Experience
All itineraries feature VIVA Cruises’ signature VIVA All-Inclusive amenities, which includes high tea, full board, high-quality alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, minibar, beauty products, Wi-Fi and all tips and gratuities.